If you are looking for a getaway that focuses on relaxation and limited activity, then a Bigbury-on-Sea holiday is the perfect option for you. A Bigbury-on-Sea holiday rental cottage will offer all the comforts of home to relax in as well as breathtaking views of the water. If you are feeling a bit energetic, there is an abundance of watersports and other outdoor pursuits available in the village and the surrounding area.
A Bigbury-on-Sea holiday focuses on relaxation with a small range of activities sprinkled in for good measure. The village is an excellent starting point for walking trails and the nearby cliffs are great for cycling enthusiasts. The beautiful beach is perfect for a variety of watersports including surfing, swimming, sailing, fishing and jet skiing. In between Bigbury-on-Sea and the nearby village of Bigbury is an 18 hole golf course which offers excellent sea views whilst you tee off. As the village is part of a recognised Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, visitors who are keen photographers or artists will find a wealth of interesting subjects.
If you can bear to leave the comforts of your Bigbury-on-Sea holiday rental cottage there are plenty of attractions to be enjoyed in the surrounding area of the village. A 40 minute journey west of Bigbury-on-Sea is the city of Plymouth. Amongst the many historical attractions here is the Royal Citadel. Built in the 17th century as a defensive fort with 70 foot high walls it is still used by the military today and is open to visitors during the summer months. Also popular in the city is the Barbican, the area round the harbour which still contains several old streets with interesting, old architecture from when the area was a fishing port.
Visitors who are considering a Bigbury-on-Sea holiday will be able to experience a mild climate, with warm summers and cool winters. The warmest months of the year to have a Bigbury-on-Sea holiday rental bungalow are June, July and August. During these months the daytime temperature can reach a staggering 25°C. The coldest months of the year are generally January and February, when the daytime temperature plummets to around 9°C. The average rainfall during the year in the area is 41 inches with most of the wet weather appearing in autumn and winter.
Travel to Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon Travellers leaving for a great Bigbury-on-Sea holiday will either land at Plymouth Airport (PLH) or Exeter International Airport (EXT), which are both under an hour’s journey away from the village. Air operators offering affordable, regular flights to the region include Flybe and Air Southwest. Passengers can depart from various other UK airports such as Edinburgh (EDI), Glasgow (GLA), Leeds (LBA), Manchester (MAN) and Newcastle (NCL).
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